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Layflat Edition photo book in A4 portrait format with matte cover

Silvergrain Press — Layflat Edition

Layflat binding · 190gsm gloss-coated Mohawk proPhoto Paper

Silvergrain Press

Layflat Edition

Layflat binding · 190gsm gloss-coated Mohawk proPhoto Paper

£84.00

Layflat Edition

£84.00
Format

8" × 12" — Taller than wide, ideal for portraiture & editorial

Size

8×12" • 2490 × 3510 px @ 300 dpi

Cover ThemeCover Story

Page Count

24 – 120 pages

32 pages included in base price

Choose your final count during creation

min 24

max 120

  • Free delivery over £75
  • 100-year archival rating
  • Made in Germany
  • Silvergrain Press Print Quality Promise
Layflat Edition Product Specs

Binding: Layflat — each spread uses individual sheets mounted back-to-back on a specially-constructed spine

Paper: 190gsm gloss-coated Mohawk proPhoto paper, optimised for photographic reproduction

Cover: Matte-laminated hardcover with printable spine

Colour: Adobe RGB (1998) or sRGB, HP Indigo digital press

Pages: 40 included as standard. 24 min - 120 max

A4 Portrait: 8" × 12" — 2700 × 3600 px @ 300 dpi

A4 Landscape: 12" × 8" — 3600 × 2400 px @ 300 dpi

Large Square: 11.7" × 11.7" — 3510 × 3510 px @ 300 dpi

Every Silvergrain Press book is printed on HP Indigo digital press for continuous-tone photographic output.

All papers are acid-free and archival-rated, and every book is bound using PUR adhesive for higher durability, with the Layflat Edition using a special 180º flat spread construction.

Most orders are produced and dispatched within 2 to 5 business days with tracked delivery.

Every order is covered by our Print Quality Promise. If your print arrives damaged, has a print quality issue, or isn't right for any reason, contact us within 14 days of delivery at info@silvergrainpress.com with your order number and a brief description. We'll arrange a free reprint and replacement. You don't need to return the item.

All products are shipped in protective recyclable packaging and arrive ready for your shelf or ready to hang.

JPG, PNG, and HEIC files are accepted. We recommend Adobe RGB (1998) when exporting edited photographs for print.

We do not auto-correct submitted files, so final exposure and colour should be prepared for print before upload.

Printed photos usually appear darker than when viewed on a backlit screen. Reduce monitor brightness to 50% to make final exposure and brightness adjustments before exporting for print. See our guide in the blog to learn more.

200gsm

Gloss-coated paper

Archival rated, acid-free

100 yr

Archival life

Stable colours, century-long

HP Indigo

Digital press

Highest standard digital print

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Made in Germany

Printed in Germany, shipped to the UK

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Workshop
Craft and archive objects

Silvergrain Press

What Sets It Apart

Built to last a century

Every Premium Hardcover is produced to the same standard, with materials chosen to outlast a lifetime.

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Paper Quality

200gsm gloss-coated paper

Every page is printed on a gloss-coated Mohawk proPhoto paper — a specialist photographic paper from the globally-renowned Mohawk mill. The gloss surface retains depth and colour saturation to give your standout images the tonal reproduction and vibrancy they deserve. Well-suited for landscape, travel, and architectural work where both colour fidelity and tonal range are critical. You will notice the quality in the first spread.

Premium hardcover with durable construction

Binding & Craft

Seamless
layflat spreads

The Layflat Edition is built differently to every other book we make. Individual sheets are mounted back-to-back onto a fabric spine, creating a series of hinged panels rather than a conventional signature-and-spine structure. The result: both pages of every spread lie in a single plane with no gutter. Images that cross the centre are not pulled into the binding — the full composition is visible, exactly as you made it.

Premium hardcover with insert print

Ecological Materials

Responsible sourcing

Our papers are sustainably sourced and acid-free throughout. We use recyclable outer packaging and fulfil every order locally, reducing shipping distance and environmental impact. Quality and responsibility, without compromise.

How It Works

Off the screen, into to your hands

We handle everything after you upload your files. Your book is printed to order and typically arrives within 5–7 business days.

01

Upload your files

High-res JPG, PNG, or HEIC up to 50MB. Or use our online design tool to build your layout.

02

Choose format & materials

Select your book format, size, and cover theme. Pricing updates in real time.

03

Printed & bound

HP Indigo Digital Press printed and bound-to-order in our UK workshop.

04

Quality checked & shipped

Every book is individually inspected before being dispatched in protective packaging, straight to your door.

Photographer shooting outdoors
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"Every spread is a moment remembered."

Vibrant colours in our glossy coated photo paper transport you back to the moment an image was made

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Made in Germany Made in Germany

Printed and fulfilled locally Heritage binding techniques.

100yr Archival 100yr Archival

Rated for over a century Rated for over a century.

Print Quality Promise Hand-Inspected

Not satisfied? We'll reprint it Every book individually checked.

Eco Friendly Eco Friendly

Sustainably-sourced materials. Responsibly sourced materials.

Limited Time Offer

Free Delivery on orders over £75

  • Express shipping, no code needed
  • Every order, every destination
  • Delivered in 5–7 business days
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